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ZIP 77007

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 47,808·Harris County·118th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,926/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.6%
Month-over-Month
+2.5%
vs US Median
-$39
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ZIP 77007 · $1,926
More expensive than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,920
1 BR
$1,980
2 BR
$2,360
3 BR
$3,170
4 BR+
$3,960
Research median
$2,360/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,112/yr
At $1,926/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.6% YoY, +2.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77007 (Houston, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 80.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
47,808
Median income
$144,911
Median age
33.1
Renters
53.8%
Age distribution
12.1%
42.8%
28.2%
Under 1812.1%
18–3442.8%
35–5428.2%
55–649.8%
65+7.1%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
59.5%
18%
White59.5%
Black9.1%
Hispanic18%
Asian11.6%
Other1.8%
Education (25+)
80.6%
No HS diploma1.4%
HS diploma7.9%
Some college10.1%
Bachelor's+80.6%
Housing tenure
46.2%
53.8%
Owner46.2%
Renter53.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77007 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,596 → $1,926
up 20.7%
Income
$134,394 → $144,911
up 7.8%
Population
40,653 → 47,808
up 17.6%
Renter share
48.7% → 53.8%
+5.1 pts
Bachelor's+
80.4% → 80.6%
+0.2 pts
Median age
33.7 → 33.1
-0.6 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 77007 in Houston, TX stood at $1,596 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,926, reflecting a 20.7% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $134,394 to $144,911 across the same window, up 7.8% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 17.6% since 2021, moving from about 40,653 residents to roughly 47,808. Renters now make up 53.8% of households, compared with 48.7% five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 77007 in Houston, TX look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77007 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,926/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,980/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,360/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($144,911/yr), ZIP 77007 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77007?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77007 (Houston, TX) is $1,926. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77007 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77007's median rent of $1,926/mo is $39 (2%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77007 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77007 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #118 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $1,926/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77007?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,926/mo in ZIP 77007. The local median household income is $144,911/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77007?

Rent in ZIP 77007 has increased 4.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 77007 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77007 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,926/mo, rent takes approximately 16% of the local median household income ($144,911/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77007 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77007 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 53.8% of ZIP 77007 households are renters, while 46.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 77007 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 77007 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77007 is pricier than Houston as a whole. At $1,926/mo, it's $359 above the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77007 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77007 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
16%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,926/mo, rent takes ~16% of ZIP 77007's median household income ($144,911/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77007 16%Benchmark 30%
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